Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

from one side of something to the other

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

matters of personal concern

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

in addition

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

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From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

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From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

able to control or determine policy

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

a room used for dining

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

of the present time and place

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

and nothing more

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

giving satisfaction

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

carry out

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

express in words

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She meant to tell him of all that Bryce had said and to beg him to take immediate steps to set matters right, not only that he himself might be cleared of suspicion but that Bryce's intrigues might be brought to an end.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

up to a particular time

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

at the time that

From this reading When Bryce had left her, Mary Bewery had gone into the house to await Ransford's return from town.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And so, controlling her anger at Bryce and her impatience of the whole situation she waited as patiently as she could until the time drew near when Ransford might be expected to be seen coming across the Close.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading She knew from which direction he would come, and she remained near the dining-room window looking out for him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had some hope that Ransford would bring back satisfactory news; she knew that his hurried visit to London had some connection with these affairs; and she also remembered what he had said on the previous night.